According to UK retail sources, Gamers who preorder and purchase the Guitar Hero World Tour 'super bundle' which includes the game, guitar, drum kit and microphone will receive a bass guitar controller worth 50 quid absolutely free.
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Ever since Sunday, Rock Band 2 has been the talk of the town. Xbox 360 owners have been digging deep into the game's new set list, as well as the online battle of the bands, instrument challenges, and revamped World Tour mode. You'd think that maybe we've all started to forget about a little franchise known as Guitar Hero, but according to Activision CEO Bobby Kotick, you'd be wrong. He would like to take a moment to remind you that Guitar Hero is still the world's number one music franchise.
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MCV: Publisher tells MCV of 'biggest ever pre-order incentive' for new Guitar Hero
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Guys who run gaming companies are the kind of people who don't like to let you die wondering. In a classic piece of schoolyard pouting, Activision boss Bob Kotick would like to let you know that Guitar Hero is doing well."We're outselling [Rock Band] 6:1," says Activision boss Bob Kotick.
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1UP writes: "In a Rolling Stone interview with Slash, the legendary guitarist discussed his new solo project, his random sexual conquests at a David Bowie concert, and -- here's the kicker -- a potential Jimi Hendrix-focused Guitar Hero.

Referring to the evolution of the Guitar Hero brand since he was featured in Guitar Hero III, Slash said the following:

"Well, having the Aerosmith guys do it was very cool 'cause Aerosmith's one of the bands I was heavily influenced by. And Metallica's doing it, that's great. Those are two ones that I think gives it some credibility. And they're doing a Hendrix one, which is great."

Now, this statement should be taken with more than a grain of salt. Remember that this is a musician we're talking about -- not an Activision representative -- and he may simply be referring to the inclusion of Hendrix's music and likeness in Guitar Hero World Tour. After all, it's not like it's his job to be totally clued-in on game industry happenings. We'll try and get a comment from Activision sometime today."
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Shacknews writes: "Activision is considering a subscription service to deliver new songs monthly for its music-rhythm series Guitar Hero, according to Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith during Activision Blizzard's Analyst Day event yesterday. As Griffith explained:

Looking even further out, we're exploring new models, like an annual pass subscription where players can subscribe and get a certain number of songs downloadable each month.

No further details, such as a price or a start date for such a program, were made available. The plan would, however, be just part of Activision's plan to "monetize" the Guitar Hero series. "
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Director Brett Ratner has been plenty vocal about wanting to develop a movie based on the game Guitar Hero. But Activision, the company that owns the franchise, isn't going for it. "I'd really like to do it, but they're not letting me," he tells EW.com. "I expressed my interest, but because it's such a success, it's like now there's no reason to make a movie about it."

Ratner is a big fan of the game, incorporating it into videos he's directed for Miley Cyrus and Mariah Carey, and he envisioned a story about a small-town kid who dreams of fame and wins a Guitar Hero competition. "The game is wish-fulfilling, everyone can be a rock star."

But despite the setback, Ratner is not giving up hope. "I might prevail," he says. "I usually do."
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During the Activision press event in Santa Monica last week, PSU.com discovered that Neversoft has no plans at this time to support PS3 Trophies in Guitar Hero World Tour.

"The PS3 version of Guitar Hero World Tour does not support Trophies," said the Activision representative. "But Neversoft is planning for them in future PS3 titles."
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Guitar Hero World Tour official track list straight from the horses mouth. From blink-182, Korn to Paramore and Michael Jackson. Get ready to rock.
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Eurogamer reports that Ted Nugent, the rocker that likes to shoot animals but doesn't drink or do drugs, has become the latest rock star to join the ranks of Guitar Hero: World Tour.

He, hopefully complete with cowboy hat and sleeveless top, will be both playable and open to battle challenges or co-operative jams.

Nugent also comes complete with 1975 smash hit "Stranglehold", one of many songs released during nearly 50 years of recording, which claimed over 35 million sales.
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Guitar Hero World Tour has already revealed an intimidating track list, and today Rock Daily can unveil another nine songs that will be included in the franchise's latest offering. With a mix of the hyper-technical (Dream Theater), late-night stoner jams (Steve Miller), and full-on screamers (Filter), the new batch of tunes showcases a number of classics, as well as one currently climbing the rock charts: "Re-Education (Through Labor)" by Chicago punk band Rise Against.
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Kotaku: Stop asking, Tool fans. Actually, stop endlessly whining, because you've got your wish: Tool will be appearing in Guitar Hero: World Tour. Not literally appearing, mind you, as they won't be in-game characters, but they will have an in-game arena, which they co-designed and which will highlight "the art style that has become a staple in their music videos, live shows and album artwork". The songs featured are all of the more recent variety (no Forty-Six & 2, sorry), with Parabola and Schism from Lateralus joined by Vicarious, from 10,000 Days.
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Edge writes: "Songs from Grammy-winning progressive metal band Tool will be part of Guitar Hero World Tour's growing roster of rock tunes, Activision announced Friday.

"Parabola" and "Schism," both from the 2001 album Lateralus, will be included in the game, along with "Vicarious" from the 2006 album 10,000 Days.

Activision also said Police frontman Sting will have music featured in the game. The singer/bassist is offering his voice and likeness for the title as an in-game character."
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Eurogamer writes: "Sting is the latest in a long line of rock-stars to be playable in Guitar Hero World Tour.

That's according to The Sun, to whom the former Police frontman admitted: "I tried to play Guitar Hero and I'm not very good. My kids can do it."

His nod of approval follows deals to replicate Jimi Hendrix, Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde and Billy Corgan in the Q4-bound game."
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Activision Blizzard have finally announced the pricing for the Australian version of Guitar Hero: World Tour for all consoles. The Wii version kicks off from $79.95AU for the game by itself and goes up to $159.95AU for a Guitar and the game. The most expensive option is the "Super Bundle" which contains the drums, a guitar, microphone and of course the game for $319.95AU. While that's just $80AU short of a Wii it's a lot cheaper than the $500AU that Rock Band is rumoured to cost when it arrives here. Guitar Hero: World Tour will hit Australian shelves on November 12, 2008.
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AusGamers has revealed the Australian release information fro Guitar Hero World Tour including bundle prices and a street date.
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Kotaku writes: "The only thing better than original master recordings in a rhythm game is having the original artists go back and do the whole thing over again, and Guitar Hero: World Tour is boasting three separate re-recordings on its set list when the game hits store shelves. In addition to The Sex Pistols' "Pretty Vacant" and Motorhead's "Overkill", MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer has recruited a little help and hit the studio to re-record the classic "Kick Out the Jams". The new recording uses the original vocals from singer Rob Tyner from 1968, with Kramer, Alice in Chains (the press release says Alice "and" Chains) guitarist Jerry Cantrell and former Guns 'N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke."
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In-Game Model of Vocalist and Lead Guitarist, Billy Corgan, and 'Today' from Four Times-Platinum Album Siamese Dream To Rock On-Disc at Launch. Also inside is the Billy Corgan Trailer.
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In an absolute first for music the song G.L.O.W will be released on Guitar Hero before, not only Rock Band but before anywhere else.
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GameSpot AU reports that GH: World Tour will land down under on November 12.
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